Lazy Sunday

A lot has happened in the last few weeks. I attended a "Rock Band Social" at the Institute for a mission farewell. The next day, I went to a dance in Glendale. I didn't know anyone there, but I had a great time. And yes, I did dance. Even though there were only 2 slow dances. I danced both of those too.
Today, a good friend of mine, who goes to the Institute, is getting baptized so I'm going. I'm so excited for her!

Happy Mother's Day

Since I'm not home to give my mom flowers for Mother's Day, I figured I'd show some of the flowers that have been blooming around here.

I know that Lavender is mom's favorite color so when I saw this rose I had to take a picture.






The weather has been absolutely beautiful lately. Hot, but gorgeous. Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day Mom. I love you!

Hey Mom! Guess What

Go ahead. Guess.

I dyed my hair!

Color Before:

And After:

Do you like it?

Home Sweet Home

Spring Break is coming up soon and I will be returning home for the week.




I really really really really miss the water. That is the one thing I miss the most. Besides my boyfriend and cat. I miss being able to drink it right from the sink and not have to wait for it to filter. The first thing I'm going to do when I get home is drink a large bottle of Weaverville water. I miss the nature too. There is more back home for sure, but the pollen was already out to get me when I got here. So, it seems that I cannot escape my allergies. Although, I'm really liking the weather here! I go swimming almost everyday. If I can stand the temperature without using a jacket, I go swimming. Kristie thinks I'm crazy because it's 60 degrees or so and I'm out swimming in the water that is about the same temp. She just can't keep me out of the water.

Happy Birthday Dad

I hold many fond memories of my dad. Taking walks along Moon Lee Ditch and trips up to the Culvert to go swimming, baking biscuits and pies, wrestling at night before bed, and cooking marshmallows over the barbecue. He taught me to be strong, both physically and spiritually. I am very grateful for his guidance these 18 years of my life. I hope you have a wonderful birthday! I love you.

Update

Here is an update on my life here so far: I held Vander again today. He is the cutest baby I've ever seen. At least, until I have my own of course, but in the meanwhile, he is absolutely adorable!

And on another note. Some of you know that I've been doing the 100 push-up & 200 sit-up challenge. When I began, I could only do 11 modified push-ups (and 1 real push up) and 20 sit ups. I did my 2 week test today and did 31 modified push-ups (I'm able to do at least 16 actual push ups) and 96 sit ups. Yes, 96, and I do not hurt at all right now. I am very happy with myself and have already noticed results. Yesterday I saw that I looked very good in my bathing suit. So I admired myself for a few minutes while the boys waited impatiently to go swimming while I mulled around in my narcissistic ways. Now onto week 3!

New Nephew

I went with the boys to the hospital on Tuesday to see my new nephew Vander. He is so adorable! I got to hold him a few times while we were there. He is so small (to me at least. It's been awhile since I've seen a newborn), yet he's so heavy! My hand became tired fairly quickly, so I had to give him back to Craig.
Kristie is scheduled to come back today. I've been here with the boys for the past few days and they've missed her terribly. I know I can't wait for her to come back. I've missed her too.